Anyway, not enough time to do it properly, and my brain is still elsewhere but...
We've had the Tim Fisher stuff - fine. No issue with that, so let's add to it, dealing with the issue at hand.
Why,
as reported 8th May 2017, were Wasps seemingly happy to talk about a deal for the club to remain at the Ricoh in the medium term at that point, but not now? What has changed? Has anything changed? Are Wasps still happy to talk about a deal? Note,
this statement was made after certain legal action commenced. As, apparently,
it was a long term deal that was not able to be countenanced while legal action was ongoing, (
see also here) why can't the parties talk about a rolling annual deal, to be reviewed on conclusion of legal action?
As the EFL were instrumental in helping the parties reach agreement on the current deal, according to reports, are they talking to both parties now? What is their view? Do we have a direct view, as opposed to hearsay?
A couple that are more flights of fancy, but the answers would be illuminating:
If we're talking hypotheticals, would the council; be happy for a temporary arrangement for the football club to play at the Butts rather than the Ricoh if talks broke down? As a Plan B, would they be willing to facilitate talks between those two parties, where relations appear to be more positive? Would CRFC be more disposed to talks with the football club if the council were onside?
As an actual Plan B, the club must surely have one if a deal at the Ricoh is unable to be reached. If not, it would be terrible business practice. What is Coventry City's Plan B, if they are unable to stay at the Ricoh?